Maria Medina Coeli

Maria Medina Coeli
Born
Maria Candida Medina Coeli

1764 (1764)
Chiavenna, Italy
Died1846 (aged 81–82)
Pianello Lario, Italy
Other namesHelena Perpenti
Occupationsscientist, inventor
SpouseBernardino Lena Perpenti
Parents
  • Sebastian Medina Coeli (father)
  • Isabella Battistessa (mother)
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Maria Medina Coeli (1764 in Chiavenna – 1846 in Pianello Lario) (also known as Helena Perpenti) was an Italian physician, inventor and botanist.

Maria was the daughter of the physician Sebastian Medina Coeli and his wife Isabella Battistessa Coeli who belonged to one of the most prominent families in the alpine town where Maria was born. She was the youngest of five children.

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